Testsite Engineering Student

Job Title

Testsite Engineering Student

Role Summary

Part-time trainee position within the EDA (Electronic Design Automation) department supporting development and verification of design kits for CMOS, RFCMOS and BiCMOS processes. The role introduces students to modern EDA tools and prepares them for CAD engineer tasks in micro- and nano-electronics.

Position is 20 hours/week (aligned with university schedule), includes a monthly scholarship, and typically lasts 1–1.5 years. Work is based in the Sofia office.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Student role. No specific years of professional experience required; intended for active university students or equivalent.

Responsibilities

The trainee will assist EDA and CAD engineers and learn practical workflows; duties are primarily training-oriented.

• Support development and verification of design kits for semiconductor processes.
• Work with EDA tools and CAD systems under supervision.
• Develop and run scripts or small programs to automate tasks (e.g., Python, TCL, Perl).
• Assist with circuit simulation tasks and basic data analysis.
• Document work, report results, and follow team processes and verification procedures.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and desirable experience. Educational/degree expectations are listed under Education Requirements below.

• Must-have: Good knowledge of electronic devices and semiconductor theory.
• Must-have: Some programming experience (examples: Python, C/C++, Perl, TCL).
• Nice-to-have: Previous exposure to CAD systems (Cadence IC, OrCAD, Protel or similar).
• Nice-to-have: Experience with circuit simulators (PSpice or similar) or mathematical software (Matlab, Mathematica).
• Logistics: Availability for ~20 hours/week aligned with university schedule for the program duration.

Education Requirements

Active university student in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Automation or equivalent field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.